Sunday, July 19, 2009

Orange Basil Chicken and Vegetable Pasta

Ingredients:
3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 tsps. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. pepper
6 oz. package of corkscrew pasta
2 cups cooked chicken or turkey, cubed
16 oz. package of frozen Italian blend or other mixed vegetables
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil

Preparation:
  1. Combine thawed concentrate, chicken broth and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
  2. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 additional minutes.
  3. Boil pasta as directed in a large saucepan.
  4. Add frozen vegetables to pasta. Return to boil.
  5. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
  6. Drain and return to saucepan.
  7. Add sauce, chicken, basil and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  8. Heat and toss until hot.

Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition Per serving:

438 calories, 31g protein, 62g carbohydrate, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium

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